Substitute Program Leader

Think Together • Santa Maria, CA

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About The Position

Substitute Program Leaders work directly with groups of students at different sites throughout the region, with assignments based on their availability. They serve as positive adult role models, coaches, and mentors, and help provide a safe, nurturing environment that supports students’ growth and development. The role requires leadership, communication, patience, flexibility, and commitment to give students stability and help them succeed. Student-to-staff ratios depend on CDC guidelines.

The position is part-time and pays $23 per hour. Staff must be available at least five days a week, Monday through Friday. Program schedules are generally between 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM, though times may vary with school-site minimum-day schedules. Substitute Program Leaders are expected to commit to a full-year program.

Requirements

• Experience working with young children and the ability to inspire and motivate.
• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 48 college semester units or 60 college quarter units, and/or passing an Instructional Aide Test in some districts.
• Ability to speak and write standard English appropriate for a public school setting.
• Availability at least five days per week, Monday through Friday.
• Pass a Live Scan criminal background check via fingerprinting.
• Provide a clear TB test.
• Pass advanced math and English skills testing for grades K–8.

Responsibilities

• Provide homework assistance, academic enrichment, and physical activity using program-provided curriculum and materials.
• Create an engaging environment where students feel a sense of belonging.
• Support students in making positive behavior choices and take disciplinary measures when appropriate.
• Engage children and youth by following, implementing, and assisting in creating lesson plans.
• Help set up, break down, and maintain a clean and orderly school or community site to ensure student safety.
• Promote positive interactions between volunteers and students in accordance with child safety guidelines.
• Take roll and review student and volunteer sign-ins and sign-outs to maintain safety.
• Identify student needs and communicate them to the Site Coordinator, teachers, school administration, parents, and volunteers as appropriate.
• Arrive on time, attend every scheduled workday, complete time cards appropriately, and commit to the full-year program.
• Participate in staff development activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED